Golden-shouldered Parrot

The Golden-shouldered Parrot (*Psephotellus chrysopterygius*), known as Alwal to the Olkola people, is a slender, vividly coloured parrot restricted to a tiny range in the tropical savanna woodlands of Cape York Peninsula, far northern Queensland. This endangered species is famous for its dazzling plumage, unique breeding habits, and deep cultural significance as a totem for the Olkola people. Once widespread, its range and population have contracted dramatically, with fewer than 1,1 individuals left in the wild.